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Today's News

  • Open prison, leaders say (with sample support letter attached)

    The Twin County Regional Chamber of Commerce is spearheading a campaign to open the state's mothballed prison in Grayson County.
    Executive Director Judy Brannock recently unveiled the plan at last month's Grayson County Board of Supervisors meeting.
    Brannock said the prison was completed more than two years ago and, due to the lack of operating funds, only a few people work there to maintain it.

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  • Two supervisors ready to trash garbage tax

    Two members of the Grayson County Board of Supervisors have come up with a proposed plan to eliminate the trash fee and save the taxpayers money.
    Board chairman David Sexton, the at-large member, and John Brewer, the Providence District supervisor, unveiled the plan last week during an interview with a Channel 10-television reporter.

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  • Supervisors scrutinize trash collection fee, ordinance

    The Grayson County Board of Supervisors attracted a standing room only crowd at a continued meeting and work session Jan. 19 at the Courthouse.
    Citizens were interested in the fate of the trash collection fee that has been charged for the past several months.
    Newly elected chairman David Sexton thanked everyone for coming but said no public comments would be taken at the meeting.
    “If and when we conduct a public meeting concerning the solid waste disposal ordinance we will give everyone the opportunity to speak,” Sexton said.

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  • Rooftop offers free tax preparation

    Rooftop of Virginia CAP is offering free income tax preparation through the EITC Program and Virginia CASH Campaign.
    Any family or individual who made less than $49,000 last year is eligible.
    For more information or to make an appointment call (276) 236-7131 extension 234.
     

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  • Support Group to meet

    Grayson Nursing and Rehabilitaiton Center’s Alzheimer’s Support Group meets the third Tuesday monthly.
    The group is sponsored by Mountain Valley Hospice and Palliative Care and is intended for caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer’s disease or other related forms of dementia.
    Meetings are held at 5 p.m. in the conference room.
    Staff, volunteers, family members and the public are invited.

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  • Chamber to host meeting

    SPARTA, N.C. – The Alleghany Chamber of Commerce will host its annual calendaring meeting Feb. 1 at the Alleghany Inn Conference Room at 5:15 p.m.
    Community organizations that host a public event or fundraiser are invited to post an activity on the 2012 calendar.
    The events will be posted on the Chamber’s calendar at www.sparta-nc.com.
    For more information, contact Chamber Director Bob Bamburg at (336) 372-5473.

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  • TCUW to host auction

    GALAX — Twin County United Way will hold its second annual Groundhog Day auction Feb. 3 at the Galax Elks Lodge.
    A variety of items will be available for the live auction to be conducted by Dawn Auction Company and various silent auctions will be held throughout the evening.
    Items include a building lot at the Cascade Mountain Resort in Fancy Gap and hot air balloon rides.

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  • Indoor Yard Sale planned

    FRIES — An Indoor Yard Sale will be held 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Feb. 4 at the Fries Recreation Center’s dining room and gym.
    Cost is $10 per space or $15 for two tables (bring your own tables) or $15 per space and includes a table.
    Pinto beans and cornbread will be available for a donation.
    Anyone interested in a space can come by or call Rhonda Elkins at (276) 744-2531 or 744-2231.
    Everyone welcome and encouraged to attend and support the Fries Recreation Center.

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  • Library programs begin

    Cold winter days are perfect for snuggling up in your favorite easy chair with a great read. Beat the winter blues by participating in Grayson County Public Library 2012 Adult Winter Reading program.
    The free program kicks off Feb. 1 and continues through Feb. 29 at the Independence location. The program is open to adults.
    Participants who complete the program by reading or listening to 1,000 pages will have an honorary book plate placed in a new book at the library and will be entered in the Grand Prize Drawing.

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  • Blue Devils tie for second with victory over Pioneers

    It was the type of game that coach Lucas Austin had been waiting for his Grayson County team to play all season. And the Blue Devils couldn’t have picked a better time.
    The Blue Devils easily defeated the Pioneers 82-56 and moved into a second place tie in the Mountain Empire District.
    Grayson County (11-7, 4-2 MED) took the lead at 11-10 on a basket by Adam Wyatt and they never trailed again.
    Although revenge wasn’t in the game plan, the Blue Devils hadn’t forgotten a 19-point loss to the Pioneers three weeks ago.

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